Hello Bob!

Jun 01 06:19 06, Bob Ackley wrote to Shawn Highfield:

 BA> found that while I *can* do it (and have done it) I'm not comfortable 
 BA> working in hot panels and it's easier on my nerves to hire someone else to 
 BA> do it.

  As of this second that's how I feel, now that might change after I've
studied and learned of any safe ways to do things. ;)

 BA> Aha!  The old 'independent contractor' dodge.  You don't *work* for 
 BA> the cab company (and thus they don't have to pay unemployment, workmen's 
 BA> comp, etc.,

  Exactly.  I've been having a hard time thinking of how to explain that.  

 BA> or have anything to do with the tax people - or, FTM, a salary, 
 BA> benefits, etc.),
 BA> you *rent* their cab.  A lot of other businesses are using that 
 BA> business model.

  Unfortunaly this is true.  I had an interview with an insurance comany
and believe it or not it was the same way.   You rented your desk from them
and were an indie contractor.  Of course you couldn't work for anyone
else...   Seems to be the way companys are going.

Regards,
Shawn

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